This charcoal kamado grill grills, smokes, bakes, and roasts, with a cooking range of 225°F to over 750°F. It holds low-and-slow temperatures for up to 12 hours on a single load of charcoal and is ready to cook in about 15 minutes — no gas grill convenience trade-off required. The Kamado Joe Classic III 18″ model ships complete with a premium rolling cart, the patented SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber, a 3-tier Divide & Conquer cooking system, and Kamado Joe’s limited lifetime warranty on ceramic parts, so nothing extra needs to be bought separately to start cooking.
At a Glance
- Cooking diameter: 18 inches, expandable to over 500 sq in of total cooking area with the multi-level Divide & Conquer system
- Temperature range: 225°F to 750°F+
- Heat retention: up to 12 hours at low-and-slow temperatures on one load of charcoal
- Preheat time: ready to cook in approximately 15 minutes
- Weight: 282 lbs
- Fuel: natural lump charcoal, briquettes, or wood
- Warranty: limited lifetime warranty on ceramic components, 5-year warranty on metal parts
- Model number: KJ-III
A Grill, Smoker, and Oven in One
With a simple adjustment to the airflow and heat deflector plates, the Classic III reconfigures for grilling, smoking, baking, or roasting without needing separate equipment or a lengthy setup change. Combining natural lump charcoal with precise airflow control lets you dial in and hold any temperature for hours, whether that’s a quick high-heat sear or a 12-hour low-and-slow brisket.
SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber
The Classic III’s signature feature is the SlōRoller, a patented insert based on Harvard combustion research. Its hourglass shape redirects airflow so smoke and heat spiral evenly around food instead of rising straight up, increasing smoke circulation, reducing hot spots, and producing a cleaner burn with deeper wood-fired flavor than a standard kamado setup.
Built to Last
Durability features include an Air Lift Hinge for smoother, more controlled lid opening, a Kontrol Tower top vent for weather-resistant airflow control, a self-activating stainless steel latch, a wire mesh fiberglass gasket, and a multi-panel firebox. The Classic III comes partially assembled and is backed by Kamado Joe’s limited lifetime warranty on ceramic parts and a 5-year warranty on metal components.
How It Compares
Unlike many egg-shaped ceramic grills that charge extra for essential accessories, the Classic III includes everything needed to start cooking in the box — cart, smoke chamber, cooking system, charcoal basket, side shelves, and tools — at a competitive price point.
What’s in the Box
- Partially assembled Classic III grill with a built-in thermometer
- Premium galvanized steel rolling cart
- Aluminum side shelves and handle
- SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber
- Divide & Conquer cooking system with multi-position stainless steel rack
- Two half-moon 304 stainless steel cooking grates
- Two ceramic half-moon heat deflectors
- 304 stainless steel charcoal basket
- Airlift Hinge
- Kontrol Tower top vent
- 304 stainless steel latch
- Wire mesh fiberglass gasket
- Patented slide-out ash drawer
- Grill gripper and ash cleaning tool
